Bilateral Anterior Dislocation of Shoulders Associated with Greater Tuberosity Fractures Following Grandmal Seizure: Case Report

Bostan B., GÜNEŞ T., Erdem M., ŞEN C.

ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.33, no.3, pp.247-250, 2011 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: ERCIYES MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.247-250
  • Keywords: Glenohumeral Dislocation, Grand Mal Seizure Disorder
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations associated with proximal humerus fractures are extremely rare. In the present paper we report patient suffered from bilateral anterior shoulder dislocations associated with greater tuberosity fractures following a grand mal seizure. Reduction was achieved with external rotation method which is safe and easy to perform. After reduction, shoulders were fixed for four weeks in adduction and external rotation in Velpau bandages then gentle physical therapy was started and lasted for four weeks. Eighth weeks examination revealed full range of motion without pain.